Ride the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad, an old-time steam locomotive that chugs its way up the canyon, passing the remains of several gold and silver mines. The narrow-gauge line runs between Georgetown and Silver Plume, over 2 miles apart, with trestles, cuts, fills, loops, and curves totaling 3.1 miles of track.
At the end of the line, tour the Lebanon Silver Mine, going 500 feet into a tunnel bored in the 1870s. Your guide will point out rich veins of silver and share stories of early-day mining. The temperature inside the mine is a constant 44°F, so bring a jacket. The tour also includes visits to the manager's office, miners' change room, and tool shed.
Location & contact:
Georgetown Loop Railroad
646 Loop Dr, Georgetown, CO 80444, US
Completed in 1884, this spectacular stretch of three-foot narrow-gauge railroad was considered an engineering marvel of its time and became one of Colorado’s first major visitor attractions. Today it remains a scenic “must-see” experience.
Start Time
Sep 17 2:00PM MDT
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End Time
Sep 17 6:30PM MDT
Georgetown Loop Railroad, 646 Loop Dr, Georgetown, CO 80444, US